Good patch panel cable management is important.
Neat patch, for example, is
one of the most common patch panel cable management systems.
It allows users to store patch panels in a neat and tidy compartment. It is also
compliant with industry standards.
Patch Panel to Modular Box
In connecting a patch panel to a modular box, it is important to take note that
the UTP cable at this time is neither a straight-through or crossover.
We will be installing both ends on a patch panel and a modular box.
(A) Patch Panel
> First, strip the outer covering of the cable
>
Then, arrange the wires according to its proper color coding based on the color
coding you have done on the RJ45.
A – white blue / blue / white green / green / white orange / orange / white
brown / brown
B – white blue / blue / white orange / orange / white green / green / white
brown / brown
(B) Modular Box
> Strip the outer covering of the cable
> Arrange the wires according to its proper color coding based on the color
coding you have done on the RJ45. Connect the cables ust like the numbers
arranged at the figure below.
Topic #2
Creating Network Cables
Activity sheet # 2.1
Name : ___________________________ Section:______________
Instructor:__________________ Date:_______________
Answer the following question
1. What is Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable?
2. What is wireless Pan?
3. What is Cable Installation?
4. What is straight through cable used for?
5. What is crossover cable used for
Topic #2
Creating Network Cables
Activity sheet # 2.2
Name : ___________________________ Section:______________
Instructor:__________________ Date:_______________
1. Identify the following 6 different wired connections commonly used in
networking
2. What are the steps to create a network cable?
List down the needed materials?
3. As you done watching the video. Draw here the Straight
Through and Crossover. Cables
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TOPIC 3
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Configuring the Network
Learning Outcomes
You will know the importance by ensuring effective transmission and sharing
of data between different computer devices.
Introduction
A computer network is a collection of computers and other devices linked
together via use networking devices. Networking devices are also called as
communicating devices.
Computer networks are important because it ensures effective transmission
and sharing of data between different computer devices.
Setting-up computer networks at your homes does not need to be complicated.
Few basic pieces of computer hardware are needed to connect your computers
and other devices to each other and to the Internet
Network Category
Difference in Network Categories
Network Topologies
Basically, network topology is how the network of
devices/computers is arranged through the
connection of various nodes through lines of
connections.
Imagine a topology as a guide or a map in creating
your own network.
There are different types of network topologies that we will be going through in
this topic.
Bus Topology
This is a network type in which the computers and network devices are
connected to a single cable.
This type of network can transmit data in only one direction. Each device is
connected to a single cable.
PROS
☑ Cost-effective
☑ Cable is required
☑ For small networks
☑ Easy to understand and create
☑ Easy to expand (through joining two cables
CONS
☑ When cable fails, the whole network fails
☑ If network traffic is heavy, the performance of the network decreases
☑ Cable has limited length
☑ Slower than ring topology
Ring Topology
This network forms like a ring where a computer is connected to another
computer. The last computer is connected to the first. Each computer has two
neighbors.
It has a number of repeaters. The transmission is unidirectional.
The data is also transferred in a sequential manner, bit by bit.
PROS
☑ Not affected by high traffic
☑ Cheap to install and expand
CONS
☑ Hard to troubleshoot
☑ Adding or removing a computer will disturb network activity
☑ When a computer fails, the whole network is disturbed
Star Topology
This type features all computers connected through a single hub/switch
through a cable. The hub/switch is a central node and all others are connected
to a central node.
Each node has a dedicated connection to the hub/switch. This will act as a
repeater as well for data flow. This can be done using a UTP, optical fiber, or
coaxial cable.
PROS
☑ Fast performance the fewer nodes
☑ Low network traffic
☑ Switch/Hub can be easily upgraded
☑ Easy set-up and modification
☑ When a node fails, the others can work smoothly
CONS
☑ High cost
☑ Expensive to maintain
☑ When switch/hub fails, whole network stops
☑ Switch/hub capacity controls the performance
Mesh Topology
This type is a point-to-point connection with other devices. The traffic is carried
between two devices which it is connected.
There are two types:
(1) partial mesh topology where some of the systems are connected in the
same fashion as mesh topology but some devices are connected to two or three
devices; and
